Virginia shoppers set to save as sales tax holiday returns this weekend

By: Nathaniel Cline

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: August 4, 2026

Words: 221

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago

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Virginia’s sales tax holiday begins on Friday and runs through Sunday, offering deals on qualifying school supplies, clothing and footwear sales tax. Certain emergency preparedness items also qualify.

The sales tax holiday starts Aug. 7 at 12:01 a.m. and ends Aug. 9 at 11:59 p.m., and could save consumers 5.3% to 7% on total costs. The Virginia Department of Taxation provides lists of items that qualify as sales tax-free during the holiday.

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